North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting NCMA Loves Anime Winter Bazaar on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It takes place in the SECU Auditorium and Education Lobby in the East Building. This is a day full of anime vendors, food, music and film screenings. The bazaar is free to attend. The film screenings and music … [Read more...] about NCMA Loves Anime Winter Bazaar, music and film screening Dec. 20
Entertainment
Black Nativity Durham December 19-21
Black Nativity Durham, one of the Triangle's favorite Christmas traditions, is returning December 19 to 21, 2025. Produced by Wendell Tabb and co-produced by Xavier Cason, Triangle Performance Ensemble brings to life the concept originally conceived by Langston Hughes. Black Nativity is a soulful, gospel celebration about the birth of Jesus. The production features over 100 singers, dancers … [Read more...] about Black Nativity Durham December 19-21
Aching Back Sunday: Free Holiday Pop Punk Party at Kings Raleigh Dec. 19
Kings, 14 W Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting Aching Back Sunday, a Holiday Pop Punk Party, on Friday, December 19, 2205, from 7 to 11:55 p.m. Admission is FREE, but $5 for those under 21. You can expect: … [Read more...] about Aching Back Sunday: Free Holiday Pop Punk Party at Kings Raleigh Dec. 19
DPAC offering Student Rush — discounted tickets for many of its Broadway shows, including Water for Elephants
DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center) has brought back Student Rush tickets, which will be available for many of the hit Broadway shows in the venue's 2025/2026 season. They'll be priced at $30 plus tax. Student Rush tickets are released the morning of each participating Broadway show and are available for that day’s performance only. DPAC is offering Student Rush tickets for Water for … [Read more...] about DPAC offering Student Rush — discounted tickets for many of its Broadway shows, including Water for Elephants
Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 2700 North Roxboro Street in Durham, has a mission of reaching out to the community and providing a safe, clean, peaceful atmosphere for people to come and enjoy a good cup of coffee, music, games and fun. Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse is an outreach ministry of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Everything, from the music to the coffee and desserts, is on a donation … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Bell Durham Holiday Concerts — free to attend
Bell Durham is a community handbell ensemble in Durham, North Carolina. The group will be presenting several holiday concerts in 2025. The holiday concert, Dreamscapes: The 15-member advanced community ensemble will present a wide variety of music on 6 octaves of handbell and handchimes. Selections will include dreamy favorites such as "Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" (The Nutcracker) and "For … [Read more...] about Bell Durham Holiday Concerts — free to attend
Five Points Christmas Concert at Emmanuel Baptist Church Dec. 18
Emmanuel Baptist Church, at 2100 Noble Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting Five Points Christmas Concert. It will take place Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the Five Points community. This evening of Christmas music will feature vocal, instrumental and choral performances, celebrating the birth of Jesus. Desserts will be served … [Read more...] about Five Points Christmas Concert at Emmanuel Baptist Church Dec. 18
Chanukah Party at Steel String Brewery in Carrboro Dec. 17
Enjoy a Chanukah party at Steel String Brewery, 106A S Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event is presented by Kehilla Synagogue. Please register here. If you RSVP you'll get free drinks and Chanukah treats! Schedule: … [Read more...] about Chanukah Party at Steel String Brewery in Carrboro Dec. 17
Holiday Harmonies — A Carolina Harmony Chorus Holiday Show Dec. 16
Carolina Harmony Chorus, an ensemble that sings in barbershop a cappella style, is presenting a free holiday concert at St. Giles Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 5101 Oak Park Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The free performance is on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. RSVP here. They'll be bringing together the best of barbershop harmony, contemporary a cappella flair, and … [Read more...] about Holiday Harmonies — A Carolina Harmony Chorus Holiday Show Dec. 16
International Jazz Open Jam at Neptune’s Parlour Dec. 16
Oak City Music Collective is presenting International Jazz Open Jam the 3rd Tuesday of the month, from 8 to 11 p.m., at Neptune's Parlour. Neptune's Parlour is a subterranean bar, under Kings, at 14 W Martin Street, Raleigh, NC. International Jazz Open Jam is a free event. All styles of jazz are welcome. All ages are welcome. Hot food will be available for sale. More info … [Read more...] about International Jazz Open Jam at Neptune’s Parlour Dec. 16
